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The ulimate cycle touring blog for anyone planning on cycling the silk road.

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March 30, 2017

Cycling the Kazak steppe

March 30, 2017/ Ben
Cycling the Kazak steppe

Our late night arrival in Kazakhstan felt eerily similar to the first night of our trip. With butterflies in my stomach and a sense of nervous excitement at what lay ahead, we cycled on to a new continent, with new cultures and new adventures to be had.

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Kazakhstan
Bicycle touring, Cycling the Silk Road, Kindness, Camping, Cycling
March 15, 2017

A cycling guide to Iran

March 15, 2017/ Ben
A cycling guide to Iran

If travelling is at its most rewarding when we're pushed outside our comfort zone, introduced to new cultures and welcomed into the hearts and homes of locals, then Iran might just be the most rewarding destination on earth.

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Planning, Iran
Camping, Bicycle touring, Cycling the Silk Road, Money, Food
January 24, 2017

A cycling guide to Armenia

January 24, 2017/ Ben
A cycling guide to Armenia

Armenia greeted us with some of the most leg shaking, knee shattering, cycling of our trip to date. Couple with its complex history, this county will challenge you in more ways than one.  

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Planning, Armenia
Money, Camping, Cycling, Food
November 05, 2016

A cycling guide to Turkey

November 05, 2016/ Manon
A cycling guide to Turkey

Our two months cycling in Turkey was an amazing experience, filled with the kindess and generosity of all the beautiful Turkish people we met. Check out our stats for all the number nerds out there.

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Turkey, Planning
Money, Camping, Couchsurfing
September 08, 2016

Who needs a plan?

September 08, 2016/ Ben
Who needs a plan?

Failing to plan is planning to fail... Or is it?

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September 08, 2016/ Ben/ 1 Comment
Greece
Planning, Camping, Cycling
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